HC Deb 01 December 1949 vol 470 c1312
41. Mr. Walter Fletcher

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement about the latest trade negotiations with Portugal.

Mr. Bottomley

I am glad to inform the House that the negotiations with Portugal about trade and payments for 1950 have now been completed. Provision is made for an expansion of trade in both directions. Details will be announced later.